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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,005.80, 588,008.70 and 155,269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,005.80, 588,008.70 and 155,269.80 is: 232,904.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,005.80 : 588,008.70 = 155,269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,005.80/588,008.70 = 155,269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,005.80x = 588,008.70 × 155,269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,005.80x = 91,299,993,247.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,299,993,247.26/392,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,904.70

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